Anemone coronaria 'Galilee' series
The Galilee series is a cut‑flower strain of Anemone coronaria grown from tubers. It stands out for uniform colors and strong performance in high‑tunnel or cool field production. It performs best in cool conditions with excellent drainage. In most of North America it is planted for late winter to spring harvests under protection or for spring bloom outdoors. Plants form low clumps and go dormant with heat. Stems are selected for cutting and are best harvested at the colored‑bud stage.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Series (cut‑flower strain)
- Height × spread: 10–18 in (25–45 cm) × 6–9 in (15–23 cm)
- Bloom window: late winter to spring (varies by climate and planting)
- Color & flower form: single to semi‑double; wide color range with dark centers
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: zones 7–10; grown as annual in colder zones
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown, unknown, unknown
- – Cut‑flower notes: selected for cutting; harvest in bud; keep cool; vase life often 3–7 days; avoid ethylene and fresh daffodils
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- More uniform stems and timing than generic mixed strains.
- Responsive to high‑tunnel scheduling for very early harvests.
- Selected colors with pronounced dark eyes.
- Clumps stay low compared with tall Japanese anemones.
Strengths
- High tunnel plantings can start harvests very early in spring.
- Reported higher marketable yield than some strains in trials.
- Good deer tolerance noted for the species.
- Compact footprint for dense plantings.
Care in one minute
- Site: full sun to light shade; shelter from strong wind.
- Soil: well‑drained sandy or loam soil; neutral to slightly alkaline.
- Water: steady moisture in growth; keep dry in summer dormancy.
- Feeding: modest fertilizer at sprout and visible bud.
- Scheduling: pre‑sprout cool; for earliest crops combine fall planting and low tunnels where winters allow.
Watch‑outs
- Stem length can be limiting without cool, bright conditions.
- Sensitive to salinity and waterlogging in production.
- Short vase life relative to many cuts.
Best uses (tags)
cutting, high tunnels, spring color, beds, containers
Provenance note
University and peer‑reviewed trials commonly include ‘Galilee’ as a cut‑flower strain, with high‑tunnel work documenting early and marketable yields.
References
- North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox – Anemone coronaria
- UC Davis Postharvest – Anemone, Windflower sheets/anemone
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